Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Principal Embedded Software Engineer / Embedded Software Manager

Salary: Up to £100,000 + Bonus + 7.5% Pension + Free Daily Lunch Location: Maidstone (Full-time Onsite)Sector: Advanced Electronic Systems / Real-Time Imaging Technology

A highly innovative engineering company developing complex embedded electronic systems used in precision imaging and high-performance data environments is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer / Embedded Software Manager to join their growing R&D team.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you will work close to the hardware, leading embedded software development for sophisticated real-time systems involving high-speed data and video processing.

The position offers the opportunity to influence architecture, mentor engineers, and contribute directly to next-generation technology platforms.

You will take a lead role in embedded software development, contributing to both architecture and hands-on coding while guiding a small team of engineers.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Designing and developing embedded software in C/C++

• Working with ARM / NXP microprocessors

• Developing software for real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS, Zephyr or similar)

• Working closely with electronics engineers on complex hardware platforms

• Supporting high-speed data transfer and real-time video/image processing

• Integrating multimedia interfaces including HDMI, MIPI, USB and DisplayPort

• Reviewing schematics, analysing PCB layouts and debugging at bare-metal or RTOS level

• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to embedded engineers

This is a highly collaborative engineering environment where software engineers work closely with hardware, systems and product teams.

• Microprocessors: ARM, NXP

• RTOS: FreeRTOS (Zephyr or similar also considered)

• Languages: C, C++

• Interfaces: HDMI, MIPI, USB, DisplayPort

• Focus: High-speed data systems & real-time video/image processing

We are looking for engineers who enjoy working close to the hardware and solving complex technical challenges.

You will likely have:

• Strong embedded C/C++ development experience

• Experience with RTOS systems (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar)

• Confidence working at low level with hardware

• Experience with high-speed data or multimedia interfaces

• Ability to debug systems using schematics and PCB layouts